Tidal Blue 8" Damascus Bread Knife — Serrated, Real Forged

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Real forged Damascus. Not laser-etched. The Tidal Blue 8" Bread Knife (Serrated) is built around a 10Cr15CoMoV cutting-core steel wrapped in 67 total layers of true forged Damascus cladding. Hardness rating: HRC 60–62. Ergonomic blue-burl resin handle, riveted through. Hand-wash only. Backed by our 2-Year Epicurean Promise.

What this knife is for

The 8-inch bread knife is a serrated blade — a completely different animal from the smooth-edged knives in your set. Serrations grip and saw through hard crusts and soft interiors without crushing anything.

• Crusty sourdough, ciabatta, baguettes. The kind of loaves where a chef's knife would just tear the crust and squash the crumb.
• Bagels. Serrated cuts through the tough exterior without splitting the bagel in half.
• Ripe tomatoes. Counter-intuitive but true — a serrated blade cuts through tomato skin without squashing the interior. Chefs prefer this over a paring knife for delicate tomato slicing.
• Layered cakes and delicate pastries. Slicing through frosting-topped cakes cleanly.
• Watermelon. Long strokes through a melon are easier with a serrated blade than a straight one.

Serration note: A serrated blade CANNOT be sharpened on a whetstone (you'd flatten the teeth). With hand-wash care, this blade stays effective for 5-10 years of regular use before needing specialty serrated sharpening.

Blade steel and edge

The cutting core is 10Cr15CoMoV steel, hardened to HRC 60–62. The edge angle is 15° per side.

Full blade specifications

How to care for Damascus knives

1. Hand-wash only, dry immediately. Never dishwasher. Dishwasher detergent attacks the softer outer Damascus cladding and the tumbling cycle nicks the edge.
2. Store on a magnetic bar, in a wooden knife block, or in a blade sheath. Loose in a drawer = dinged edge.
3. Cut on wood or soft plastic. Never glass, ceramic, or stone. Never cut bones or frozen food — those chip a Damascus edge fast.
4. Hone before each use with a ceramic rod. Realigns the edge micro-serrations. Takes 10 seconds.
5. Sharpen with a whetstone once or twice a year. The 10Cr15CoMoV core responds beautifully to a 1000/6000-grit stone.

The 2-Year Epicurean Promise

For handle failures or blade edge chipping under normal residential kitchen use within two years, choose replacement of the affected knife or a pro-rata refund. Send one photo showing our logo. Read the full coverage terms and exclusions.

Also in the Tidal Collection

Save with the full 8-piece sets — real forged Damascus, 67 total layers, 10Cr15CoMoV cutting core, HRC 60–62:

• Tidal Blue 8pc — $325 (cerulean burl)
• Tidal Black 8pc — $325 (deep black burl)
• Tidal Red 8pc — $325 (wine-red burl)

Ships free anywhere in the United States

Every US order ships free. Standard orders are fulfilled automatically through Amazon MCF. Estimated delivery is 3–5 business days with Standard shipping. For Buy with Prime orders, refer to the delivery estimate shown for your address. 30-day return policy on unused product in original packaging.

Author: Mike Kyle, Owner, The Epicurean Cook (596 Retail LLC). USPTO Reg. No. 8307059.